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September 13, 2017

Making the Call

Scoie Green (Texas)

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Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like 
eagles, they shall run and not be weary, 
they shall walk and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31 (NRSV)

Throughout my childhood I knew little more of my father than his name. One night I began to ask God for direction. As I prayed, I began to think of forgiveness and the importance of honoring my parents. I realized that my fear of rejection had robbed me of the...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, help us to trust that you are working in our lives even when there seems to be no progress. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Ephesians 6:1-4

Thought for the Day

I want to watch God do a new thing in my life.

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